Company Overview Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving over 13,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable product benefits we all know and value, like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has 65 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 5,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and - uniquely - their hearts. Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai. For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com. Job Function Reporting into the HR Manager, the HR Specialist will be based out of Baltimore, MD and will be responsible for supporting the HR Manager by providing administrative assistance and contributing to the efficient functioning of our organization's human resources operations. Responsibilities Prepare letters, e-mails, scans, and other correspondence as needed. Maintain employee data (e.g., address, telephone, emergency contact, employment status, salary changes, exiting employees, etc.) in HRIS and ERP databases and communicate to affected departments as needed. Maintain confidential Employee forms and files (personnel files, HIPAA files, storage files, recruiting files, etc.) for U.S. Perform data entry in HRIS, ERP, and SharePoint databases, maintaining data integrity. Prepare reports via HRIS, IFS, Excel, or any other method as required. Ensures required legal documentation is maintained on a regular basis. Assist with job posting process on an as needed basis. Distribute resumes/employment applications as appropriate. Respond to applicants in a timely manner. Assist in scheduling interviews/travel, arranging airfare and coordinating accommodations as needed. Maintains all employee and applicant documentation as dictated by governing agencies Manages and tracks all employee disciplinary action. Coaches, counsels and guides managers before executing employee disciplinary actions. Maintains and processes all unemployment notices and potential charges in a timely, efficient manner. Attends unemployment hearings when necessary. Acts as an employee relations specialist. Distributes and monitors employee performance evaluations and ensures they are done in a timely manner. Assists in answering questions about the benefits programs. Maintains global headcount and compensation. Required Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus. 2 years of related experience Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-service mindset. Strong organizational abilities with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Preferred Experience Experience or exposure to an industrial manufacturing setting is preferred. Basic knowledge of employment laws and regulations is beneficial Location Baltimore, MD Vibrantz is committed to protecting your privacy. We provide a Website Privacy Policy located on our Vibrantz.com site to explain the type of information we collect and to inform you of the specific practices and guidelines that protect the security and confidentiality of your personal data. Please read that policy carefully. If any term in the policy is unacceptable to you, please do not use the Website or provide any personal data. This policy may change from time to time (see Revisions to Our Privacy Policy on Vibrantz.com). It is the policy of Vibrantz to promote equal opportunity and access in all matters affecting employment with the Company. Vibrantz is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law. This policy shall be applied to each facility of the Company. Vibrantz is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Serving over 11,000 customers, our products and technologies serve a wide array of applications and make their way into myriad consumer products. With key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology, Vibrantz has leading positions in specialty mineral and chemical additives for batteries, electronic components and construction; dry powder pigments for paints and coatings, thermoset plastics and thermoplastics; and high-performance glass coatings and porcelain enamel solutions. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company employs over 5,000 people and operates 65 manufacturing sites across six continents. Visit vibrantz.com to learn more.